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Model No.

944.365220

CAUTION:

Read and follow all
Safety Rules and In struc tions
before operating this equipment

Owner’s Manual

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

4.0 Horsepower
20" Side Discharge

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

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Summary of Contents for 944.365220

Page 1: ...o 944 365220 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 4 0 Horsepower 20 Side Discharge Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...oys wire bones sticks etc which could be picked up and thrown by blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Do not operate the mower when bare foot or wearing open sandals Always wear substantial foot wear LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For one year from date of purchase Sears Canada Inc will repair or replace at Sears o...

Page 3: ...or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles DO NOT Do not trim near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance Do not trim excessively steep slopes Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping III CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activi...

Page 4: ...top and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower bl...

Page 5: ...wn two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat 3 Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control ...

Page 6: ...conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Com mission The blade turns when the engine is running Operator presence control bar must be held down to the handle to start the engine Release to stop the engine Starter handle used for starting engine These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the prod...

Page 7: ...oil or it will smoke on startup 1 Be sure lawnmower is level and area around oil fill is clean 2 Remove engine oil plug and fill to the top slot in filler hole Pour oil slowly NOTE Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate reading 3 Reinstall engine oil plug and tighten IMPORTANT Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to top slot in filler hole Change the oil after every 25...

Page 8: ... ting conditions the engine speed should be set in the FAST position Forsidedischargelawnmowers cuttingin a counter clockwise direction starting at the outside of the area to be cut spreads grass clippings more evenly and puts less load on the engine To keep clippings off of walkways flower beds etc make the first cuts in a clockwise direction Pores in cloth grass catchers can be come filled with ...

Page 9: ...other hazards that may cause tire damage BLADE CARE For best results blade must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades CAUTION Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your mower Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous could damage your mower and void your warranty TO REMOVE BLADE 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wir...

Page 10: ...a tion or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 2 Be sure lawn mower is on l...

Page 11: ...or adjustments 1 Release control bar and stop engine 2 Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped 3 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR Thereardeflector attachedbetweentherear wheelsofyourmower ...

Page 12: ...WER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area 1 Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Maintenance sec tion of this manual 2 Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual 3 Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear ...

Page 13: ... Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and wi...

Page 14: ...ope 1 Engine flywheel brake is on 1 Depress control bar to hard to pull when control bar is released upper handle before pulling the starter rope 2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service centre 3 Blade adapter broken 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Blade dragging in grass 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Grass catcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutting...

Page 15: ...Parts List 1 631615 Throttle Shaft and Lever Assembly 2 631767 Throttle Return Spring 4 631184 Dust Seal Washer 5 631183 Dust Seal Throttle 6 640070 Throttle Shutter 7 650506 Shutter Screw 16 631807 Fuel Fitting 17 651025 Throttle Crack Idle Speed Screw 18 630766 Tension Spring 20 640016 Idle Restrictor Screw 20A 640200 Idle Restrictor Cap Screw Black 25 631867 Float Bowl 27 631024 Float Shaft 28 ...

Page 16: ...16 MODEL NUMBER LV148EA 334005 TECUMSEH 4 CYCLE ENGINE ...

Page 17: ...9LM 150 31672 Valve Spring 151 31673 Valve Spring Cap 151A 40016A Intake Valve Seal 169 36783 Valve Cover Gasket 172 36784 Valve Cover KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 174 30200 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 178 29752 Nut and Lock Washer 1 4 28 182 6201 Screw 1 4 28 x 7 8 184 26756 Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket 185 37794 Intake Pipe 186 32653 Governor Link 189 650839 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 191 36559A S E Brake Brac...

Page 18: ...18 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 365220 ...

Page 19: ...70345X479 Handle Bracket Assembly RH 27 170346X479 Handle Bracket Assembly LH 28 61537 Washer 29 146630 Spacer 30 Engine Tecumseh Model Number LV148EA 334005 See Breakdown 31 700331X004 Selector Spring 32 87877 Selector Knob 33 145935X479 Axle Arm Assembly 34 62335 Belleville Washer 35 142748 Shoulder Bolt 36 193850X427 Wheel and Tire Assembly 37 83923 Nut Hex 38 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Scr...

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